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Columbia University, NY Schools Suspend Classes as Coronavirus Cases Cross 100 in State
In an unprecedented measure, Columbia University announced that it is suspending classes on Monday and Tuesday after a member of the Columbia community was quarantined as a result of exposure to the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Yes Bank Debt Writedown to Hit Sector Capital-Raising
The take over of Yes Bank by India's central bank last week comes against the backdrop of a string of scandals in the country's financial sector in the last couple of years - from a $2 billion fraud at a large state-owned bank to mismanagement of funds at...
PhonePe Resumes Normal UPI Transactions Post Yes Bank Crisis
PhonePe worked overnight with the National Payments Corporation of India and ICICI Bank to get all its services up and running within a day.
La Liga: Real Madrid Have 'Worst Game of Season' in Real Betis Defeat, Lets Barcelona Back In
Real Madrid lost to Real Betis 1-2 in La Liga, meaning Barcelona went two points clear at the top.
Gold Climbs to Seven-Year High Above $1,700 as Virus Fuels Safe-Haven Bid
China's exports contracted sharply in the first two months of the year while imports declined, data showed on Saturday, as the virus caused massive disruptions to business operations, global supply chains and economic activity.
Maruti Suzuki BS-VI Vehicles Available at Massive Discount; Here’s a List of all Offers
While BS-4 emission norm compliant cars are being sold on discounts, there are several BS-6 compliant cars by Maruti Suzuki that are being offered with discount and benefits too.
Asia Stocks Plunge on Coronavirus Fears, Free Fall in Oil Prices
The ferocious sell-off in the oil markets was sparked by top exporter Saudi Arabia slashing prices — in some cases to unprecedented levels — after a bust-up with Russia over oil production.
China Reports 22 New Deaths Due to Coronavirus, Lowest New Cases on Record
The 22 new deaths -- which were all in Hubei except one -- bring the country's toll to 3,119.
In Open Letter, Congress Reminds RJD of 'Promise' to Help it Win One Rajya Sabha Seat in Bihar
The Congress open letter by Shakti Singh Gohil, party's in-charge for Bihar, to RJD leader Tejaswi Yadav also indicates the level of relationship between the two parties.
Bengal Govt Crossing Limits, Says Dhankar as it Rejects Resignation of Rabindra Bharati University V-C
V-C Sabyasachi Basu Ray Chaudhury had on Saturday offered to resign following controversy during a spring festival held on the campus. However, he changed his decision after talking to education minister Partha Chatterjee.
Akshay Kumar Wishes Harmanpreet Kaur Happy Birthday and Team India Luck for ICC Women's T20 World Cup Final
Actor Akshay Kumar took to social media to wish Indian cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur and team India good luck for the Women's T20 World Cup final against Australia at Melbourne Cricket Ground.
To Curtail the Spread of Coronavirus, Arunachal Pradesh Bans Entry of Foreigners
Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar directed all PAP issuing authorities to suspend the issue of permits till further orders, they said.
My Father, Stepfather Impacted My Understanding of Life, Says Dia Mirza
Actress Dia Mirza said that both her father and step father, who she lost very early in her life, were "exemplary" and had deep impact on her understanding of life.
Six of Top-10 Firms Lose Rs 95,432 Crore in M-cap; RIL Takes Biggest Hit
The market capitalisation (m-cap) of RIL plummeted Rs 37,144 crore to Rs 8,05,118.67 crore, taking the biggest hit among the top-10 firms for the week ended Friday.
Women's Day: Air India to Operate 52 Flights with All-woman Crew
Women cockpit and cabin crew of Air India are operating both wide and narrow body aircraft to salute woman power in sync with socio-cultural ethos, according to the press release.
International Women’s Day 2020: Google Doodle Honors Women For Questioning, Reclaiming, and Redefining Ideas
International Women’s Day (March 8), 2020 theme is, “I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women’s Rights”.
